I will be providing the first assignment attached below along with the policy and title to use. Please be sure to build on to the assignment that is attached at the bottom. BE SURE TO TITLE EACH SECTION AS STATED BELOW.
Assignment #2: Policy Implementation (16 points)
Build on Assignment #1. You will cover the same health problem and the same policy. Some remedial action on Assignment #1 may be required for students to proceed to Assignment #2. Complete the assignment using the table format provided below. Except for titles, the narrative format is expected with complete sentences. The table should be single-spaced and a maximum of two and a half (2.5) pages. Also, include a cover page and a reference page in APA Format (these do not count toward the page limit). Except in the case of titles, use complete sentences, i.e. write using a narrative format. No more than 15% of direct quotes or paraphrasing are permitted in the document. Review the bolded text in the Class Guidelines section of the syllabus above for formatting requirements.
HGMT 310 Assignment #2
Student Name:
Type your name here.
Assignment #2 Title:
Here is the title and the policy:
Acquisition of Preventable Hospital Associated Infections, Blood, and Organ Screening Policy
Implementation:
Identify the federal (or state agency if the federal law places this on the states) and subunit (such as a department, bureau or office) responsible for implementing (putting it into effect) the policy. If multiple agencies are involved, indicate the roles and responsibilities of each.
Describe how the legislation is implemented? Any programs implemented as a result of the policy or law? Are local public health departments involved? Are collaborating organizations engaged to achieve the aims of the policy? Are citizens involved? Are health provider organizations involved? Are grants awarded to organizations to execute the policy (i.e. FDA, CDC, etc.)?
Enforcement:
What federal (or state agency if the federal law places this on the states) is responsible for enforcement? If multiple agencies are involved, indicate the roles and responsibilities of each.
What are the key areas for enforcement? How will compliance be measured, if at all? What penalties will be assessed, if any?
Impact on Health Care Organizations:
What should a Health Care Administrator know about this legislation and its related implementation? Does the implementation of this policy impact how Health Care Administrators deliver services? Include five bullets of how this federal legislation impacts health care organizations operating in your home state. How would the Health Care Administrator ensure compliance?
Resource(s):
What internet resources are available to health organizations to find updates on programs implemented as a result of the policy you described?
